Summarising the employment law changes in 2024 HR need to know… 2024 will see several new employment laws introduced in the UK which HR professionals must be conscious of. New employment laws that are likely coming into effect during 2024 […]
The most important qualities of a great HR professional in summary… Becoming an HR professional can provide both a fulfilling and dynamic career path – one that has ample opportunities for advancement. HR professionals are instrumental in recruiting, developing, and […]
Supporting the mental health of remote workers over winter in summary… Supporting the mental health of remote workers during the winter months should be a priority for HR teams. This is because a combination of isolation, reduced daylight and the […]
How HR software can identify bad managers in summary… A new study has discovered HR’s efforts to create effective staff retention strategies are being undermined by poorly trained or bad people managers. HR teams must undertake several key activities to […]
How to win support for a new HR system in summary: When looking to win support for a new HR system, focus on showing how the HRIS system aligns with the business objectives, emphasising benefits like efficiency, data accuracy, and […]
Does HR have an image problem? Well, if recent articles in the press are to be believed, it does. For example, a recent FT podcast asked what the point of HR was? Host Isabelle Berwick commented that “For some managers, […]
As an HR professional, you’ll likely be looking at how you can guide and support the more strategic objectives of a business. As a result, you may want to launch any number of workforce-related initiatives that’ll help do exactly that: […]
Mentoring programmes: removing the cost and complexity in summary: In this blog, we look at the benefits of mentoring programs and removing the cost and complexity associated with traditional training methods. Mentoring fosters a culture of continuous learning and development […]
Employee retention is a hot topic in HR circles right now. Gone are the days when employees would stay with a single company throughout their entire career. In fact, job hopping every few years is now seen as the norm, […]
Although the road ahead is still looking decidedly bumpy, there’s increased optimism that the UK’s economy is on course for recovery and… whisper it… renewed growth. For example, the CBI has recently upgraded its own economic outlook and believes that […]
I imagine I’m not the only one who resents spending time on manual repetitive tasks. Activities that can’t be ignored, but aren’t really adding value either. It’s not just bad for my personal sanity, but for business too! Completing dull, […]
For HR, 2023 has been non-stop. The business landscape is in a constant state of flux — interest rate rises, digital evolutions, arguments about where the best place for work should be… and yet, the function is often being asked […]
